Katharine H. Polasek, PhD

Professor
Hope College
Holland, Michigan, United States

Katharine Polasek, Ph.D. is a professor of engineering at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Her research lies at the intersection of neural engineering and rehabilitation, with a focus on developing noninvasive methods to treat phantom limb pain. She works closely with undergraduate students on projects involving peripheral nerve stimulation, EEG analysis, and neural signal processing. Dr. Polasek is also committed to global engineering education and leads a summer study-abroad program in Germany.

Presentation(s):

• (47) Peripheral Nerve Stimulation as a Treatment for Phantom Limb Pain

  Friday, June 13, 2025
  5:50 PM - 6:30 PM ET

• Cultivating the Next Generation: Pathways for Future Leaders in Neural Engineering

  Friday, June 13, 2025
  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET